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Welcome to the Buffalo Grove High School Website.

Buffalo Grove High School is recognized as a Blue Ribbon High School by the U.S. Department of Education and is named one of the top high schools in the country by U.S. News and World Report. Buffalo Grove is located within a middle income residential community 28 miles northwest of downtown Chicago and serves the section of High School District 214 in the villages of Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, and Wheeling. With an enrollment of 2,114 students, Buffalo Grove High School is a public four-year comprehensive high school that maintains a strong academic program. Over 94 percent of our graduates pursue post-secondary educational opportunities and the graduating class of 2009 had an overall ACT composite of 23.5. In addition to our strong academic program that includes 21 Advanced Placement course offerings, Project Lead the Way and the most recent addition of Mandarin Chinese, Buffalo Grove is home to 26 multi-level athletic programs, 42 clubs and activities, and an award-winning Fine Arts program. It is safe to say that the Bison have ample opportunities to display their individual talents. Buffalo Grove is committed to preparing our students for the 21st century with not only the skills essential for productive work, but ensuring that our students are college ready and citizenship ready. Our mission is to connect students to college success and provide opportunity and access for all students. We believe we have the staff, programs, and community to maximize learning for all students within our school.


Carol Burlinski
Principal, Buffalo Grove High School
847-718-4011
carol.burlinski@d214.org